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Litigation, Environmental and Other Contingencies Other Contingencies (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2013
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El Paso Corporation [Member]
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| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |
| Indemnification Of Debt | $ 470 |
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Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. [Member]
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| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |
| Indemnification Of Debt | 5,900 |
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TGP and EPNG and El Paso Midstream drop down transactions [Member]
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| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |
| Indemnification Of Debt | 5,200 |
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Elba Liquification Company LLC [Member] | El Paso Pipeline Partners, L.P. [Member]
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| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |
| Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 51.00% |
| Share of capital expenditires | $ 510 |